# Greninja - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Greninja in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Greninja)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Greninja
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Greninja.

## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 62.614%
- **Dark Pulse**: 49.347%
- **Water Shuriken**: 48.621%
- **Ice Beam**: 46.588%
- **Gunk Shot**: 35.108%
- **Upper Hand**: 30.841%
- **Protect**: 26.534%
- **Surf**: 15.383%
- **Ice Punch**: 13.569%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 13.390%

## Common Abilities
- **Battle Bond**: 72.694%
- **Torrent**: 14.838%
- **Protean**: 12.469%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 38.984%
- **Loaded Dice**: 27.035%
- **Covert Cloak**: 12.737%
- **Choice Specs**: 8.825%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.704%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.395%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.270%
- **Other**: 3.051%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus**: 36.956%
- **Pelipper**: 33.825%
- **Indeedee-F**: 32.148%
- **Roaring Moon**: 31.386%
- **Basculegion-F**: 30.505%
- **Iron Crown**: 29.608%

## FAQ for Greninja in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Greninja?
The most common moves for Greninja are Hydro Pump, Dark Pulse, Water Shuriken, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Greninja?
Greninja is frequently paired with Landorus, Pelipper, Indeedee-F, Roaring Moon. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Greninja?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Greninja?
The top build for Greninja features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.682% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Greninja?
Greninja is most effectively run with the ability **Battle Bond** (72.694%) and the item **Life Orb** (38.984%).

### What is the most common role for Greninja?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Greninja often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Greninja?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 103 |
| Sp. Def | 71 |
| Speed | 122 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Greninja on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Greninja) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Greninja
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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